Occupational Therapist - Healthy Ageing
Job no: ******
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
* AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing
* Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, integrated range of services designed to meet the needs of the local community through the Whyalla Healthy Ageing Team. Working within a multi‐professional team, you will apply preventative, early intervention, treatment and evaluation approaches to support meaningful client outcomes. We encourage new graduates to apply!
At the AHP1 level, you will work under the direct supervision of a Regional Senior Occupational Therapist, building your clinical skills while contributing to service delivery. At the AHP2 level, you will apply your clinical experience and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate services with reduced direction, and may support the supervision of less experienced staff, assistants and students.
Our Benefits
* Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply). Plus, boost your take‐home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
* Grow Your Career: Access professional development and up‐skilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from Clinical Supervision and a dedicated support program for new graduates, including Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health.
* Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
* Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
* Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers – Relocation support.
* Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
About You
AHP1
* You must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association.
* You must be able to deliver clinical services using established methods and standards.
* You must be able to apply professional judgement with Clinical Senior support.
* You must be able to provide one‐on‐one, group and health promotion services.
* You must be able to manage and prioritise your workload.
AHP2
* You must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
* You must be able to apply professional expertise in increasingly complex practice.
* You must be able to use judgement to adapt methods and techniques.
* You must be able to deliver clinical and consultative services across settings.
* You must be able to manage workload and support team resource planning.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information
* Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
* SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
* We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
* The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Contact
Melissa Reed - Acting Regional Team leader, ************, **********************
Job Ref: ******
Application Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 - 11:55PM
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